Freedom Twp Water & Sewer
EPA ID: PA4070034 · 1,400 people served · 2 ZIP codes
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA records for Freedom Twp Water & Sewer (PA4070034): 4 violations on record since 2021. Over the period covered by EPA data, Freedom Twp Water & Sewer recorded 4 violations, each listed as resolved; the utility serves 1,400 residents.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for Freedom Twp Water & Sewer Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Demographics of ZIP Codes Served
The ZIP codes associated with Freedom Twp Water & Sewer have a median household income of $73,037 and about 26,837 residents live in those ZIP codes (Census; not the number of people this system supplies). Approximately 66% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
Environmental Justice Note: On average, 38% of census tracts in the counties mapped to this service area are designated disadvantaged by the federal Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool (CEJST, 2022 version). Communities with higher disadvantaged populations often face disproportionate environmental and health burdens, including aging water infrastructure and limited resources for remediation.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
Freedom Twp Water & Sewer's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Superfund Proximity Note: This service area ranks in the 70th percentile nationally for proximity to Superfund (NPL) sites.
Infrastructure Risk
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
Based on national averages for common remediation projects. Actual costs vary by property. Only issues flagged by EPA, FEMA, or state data for each ZIP code are included.
System Overview
Freedom Twp Water & Sewer (EPA ID: PA4070034) is a community water system in Pennsylvania that serves approximately 1,400 people from surface water sources.
This system provides water to 2 ZIP codes across 2 communities.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 2 resolved, 2 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Chlorine | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| January 1, 2026 | Surface Water Treatment Rule | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| October 1, 2025 | Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Non-health-based | Archived |
| October 1, 2025 | TTHM | Non-health-based | Archived |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| TTHM | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Surface Water Treatment Rule | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
| Chlorine | Monitoring & Reporting | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
No reported lead measurement appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. Absence of a reported measurement is not a measured zero.
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by PA or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View available EPA compliance records for Freedom Twp Water & Sewer (PA4070034) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Freedom Twp Water & Sewer water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for Freedom Twp Water & Sewer; its 4 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does Freedom Twp Water & Sewer serve?
Freedom Twp Water & Sewer serves approximately 1,400 people across 2 ZIP codes in Pennsylvania.
Where does Freedom Twp Water & Sewer get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). Freedom Twp Water and Sewer (PA): 4 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/pa4070034/
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